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You Will See Greater Things
Jesus said, “You believe because I told you I saw you under the fig tree. You will see greater things than that.” – John 1:50 We took a trip last weekend to see my husband’s family. It was a good weekend with amazing people. It’s a long drive with plenty of green and a few…
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One Body
15 Now if the foot should say, “Because I am not a hand, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason stop being part of the body. 16 And if the ear should say, “Because I am not an eye, I do not belong to the body,” it would not for that reason…
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Registration is Open!
Registration is open for the 3rd Band of Opals Fall Women’s Retreat! Join us as we lay down our to-do lists, schedules, and busy lives to seek God and grow friendships.
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Feeling Hungry?
It’s summer and my garden is really taking off. There’s some tried-and-true things growing out there and some wildly experimental things. I find that once again I planted everything too close but I’m loving the first few snacks of the year. Tucked into almost every garden bed is a sweet basil plant. I’m trying to…
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Class Starts Tomorrow!
Join us as we seek to understand the voice of God in our dreams. Class starts tomorrow night and there’s still time to sign up!
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You’re Going to Feel Some Pressure
6 If we are distressed, it is for your comfort and salvation; if we are comforted, it is for your comfort, which produces in you patient endurance of the same sufferings we suffer. -2 Corinthians 1:6 I want you to think of a Christian whose character you admire. A Christian who is steady and resolute in their…
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Praying in Private
A couple weeks ago I wrote about praying for people in person, and jumping at the opportunity to go to God alongside of someone who is in need. Taking them by the hand, and into the throne room of Heaven to make our requests known to the One Who always wants to hear them. Today…
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2026 Women’s Retreat!
After taking off last year I am happy to announce that Band of Opals will be having a fall retreat this year in Virginia! Our theme this year is Manifold Witness, as we witness the evidence of our Great God and His amazing ways all around us and among us. Mark your calendars and look…
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Praying in Person
Imagine a princess. She’s the daughter of the king. He’s a good king, but oh so powerful. There is no one above him. He has the ability and authority to do anything. Choose the king of every nation, send an army, pay any price, sentence a criminal, provide anything and everything he pleases for his…
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Unqualified
We live in the era of celebrity. Celebrity actors, musicians, businessmen and women, politicians, athletes, authors, and all kinds of artists. There aren’t just a few either, and most days we feel surrounded by them. They are in the news and in conversations at the watercooler. Just turn around and you will see them everywhere:…